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In his first game back to Madison Square Garden, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo didn’t waste any time mouthing off to his old team, the New York Knicks. While at the free-throw line minutes into the preseason game, DiVincenzo said thanks for trading him and gave someone, perhaps Rick Brunson or Tom Thibodeau, another message. […]

During the Raiders’ 32-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, EDGE Maxx Crosby was seen shoving Las Vegas linebackers coach and run game coordinator Mike Caldwell. If viewed without understanding the context of their relationship, the shove looks malicious or out of frustration. But Crosby took to social media to clarify that it wasn’t serious and […]

With a dominating performance both on the ground and through the air, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson issued a warning to the rest of the NFL that the offense is “pick your poison,” per ESPN Ravens’ Jamison Hensley. “Just a pick your poison offense,” Jackson said. Did Ravens prove they’re the best offense in the […]

The Dallas Cowboys were chewed up by the Detroit Lions in Week 6. Early in the first quarter, Dak Prescott led the Cowboys on a nine-play, 63-yard drive. Unfortunately with the ball at the Lions’ seven-yard line, Prescott tossed a pass into the end zone that Lions safety Brian Branch intercepted. FOX Sports broadcaster Tom […]

Despite leading the Tennessee Titans with eight targets in Week 6 vs. Indianapolis Colts, WR Calvin Ridley failed to secure a single catch. He finished the game with no catches and one carry for nine yards. After the game from the Titans’ locker room, Ridley unloaded his frustrations with the press, per the Tennessean’s Nick […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers set a franchise record Sunday vs. the New Orleans Saints with 594 yards of offense in Week 6, per FOX’s Greg Auman. The previous best was 588 yards in 2020 against the Lions. This also marked the highest offensive yardage total of the 2024 season, besting the 550 yards by the […]

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who agreed to a $96 million contract extension last month, is being evaluated for a possible concussion in Week 6 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, per the Broncos Wire. Surtain has been ruled out for the rest of the contest, per Around the NFL. Patrick Surtain II is hurt […]

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen left early against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6 due to a pectoral injury. He was later ruled out and did not return, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. It’s been a quiet and disappointing year for Allen. He has just a 55.5 PFF grade to start this season. He […]

The internet couldn’t stop roasting Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams for his postgame attire after their dominant 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taking questions from the media, Williams wore a poorly fitted light brown pinstripe suit with oversized lapels. The folks with the 79th & Halas Podcast did a great job crowdsourcing the […]

In a slow first half against the Houston Texans, New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye aced a 40-yard touchdown pass to Kayshon Boutte with seconds to go before the second half. The touchdown made the score 14-7 going into halftime. Drake Maye with a BEAUTIFUL throw for his first career TD 🔥pic.twitter.com/QSebe80pl1 — ClutchPoints […]

The New York Mets finalized their roster for the upcoming National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team opted to go with one fewer pitcher, adding 2B Jeff McNeil to the roster and removing RHP Adam Ottavino, per SNY’s Joe DeMayo. Ottavino hasn’t pitched since the regular season’s doubleheader finale against the […]

The internet erupted because LeBron and Bronny James did a thing. The Los Angeles Lakers’ duo is seeking to partner with Activision, makers of the Call of Duty video game franchise, to get Bronny a “skin.” For those unawares, a skin is a video game feature that can be a unique player outfit or character […]

The NFL handed down a big $10,231 fine on Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens after he wrote an NSFW message on his eye-black during his matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Pickens was also fined $10,230 for an unnecessary roughness facemask in that contest. The eye-black said, […]

Texas football wide receiver Isaiah Bond exited the Red River Rivalry game against the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners due to injury. A social media update from his agent, Damien S. Butler, clarified that Bond is out for the rest of the game and the injury is “nothing major.” The junior pass-catcher entered the game as […]

While on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal and Adam Lefkoe, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban was asked and explained why he sold 73% of the franchise to the Adelson and Dumont families last year. “I sold the team for two reasons. One, my kids are 15, 18 and 21. It puts a lot […]

The Denver Broncos defense has set the tone to start the 2024 NFL season. However, not every action has been within to the rules. Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers was fined $14,069 for poking Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler in the eye during their 34-18 Week 5 win, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Franklin-Myers […]

USC football is off to a great start against No. 4 Penn State. The Trojans grabbed the lead in the first quarter after running back Quinten Joyner took an end around, faked a pitch and blazed down the left sideline for a 75-yard touchdown run against the Nittany Lions. QUINTEN JOYNER 75-YARDS TO THE HOUSE […]

While on Foul Territory, former Cleveland Guardians All-Star Jason Kipnis had no issues slamming the Minnesota Twins ownership after it was recently announced that the Pohlad family, which has owned the organization for the last 40 years, is exploring a sale. “They can’t ever publicly say this. Now that I’m out of the game, I’ve […]

The 120th Red River Rivalry kicks off this afternoon between the No. 1 Texas Longhorns and No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners. For former Oklahoma football quarterback Baker Mayfield, he explained to the SEC Network that the Longhorns are easy to hate. “Even though I grew up in Austin, obviously the home of the enemy, I grew […]

Cleveland Guardians’ Cade Smith became the first reliever to pitch in all five games of a Major League Divisional Series and broke the record for relievers with 12 strikeouts in a MLDS, per The Athletic’s Zack Meisel. Smith appeared for 1.2 IP beginning in at the top of the third inning against the Detroit Tigers. […]

The Florida Panthers will be without LW Matthew Tkachuk due to illness against the Buffalo Sabres, per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. In his place, Spencer Knight will get the start. The Panthers will also be without C Aleksander Barkov (lower body), who is expected to miss two to three weeks. Over the last few days, […]

Boise State football phenom Ashton Jeanty sat down with former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart to discuss his Broncos, their Group of Five schedule and Heisman odds while on FOX College Football’s Power Player. “I want to be remembered as a great football player, one of the best to ever come through Boise State” Jeanty […]

Ole Miss football has been criticized this season for using fake injuries to stop the clock, gain extra time or create artificial rest periods. In response to these allegations, the program released a statement stating they would communicate with officials to ensure they are playing by the rules, per their statement via On3 Sports. “Feigned […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt and teammates Jake Cronenworth & Xander Bogaerts paid big compliments to third baseman Manny Machado ahead of their team’s big Game 5 NLDS matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the FOX pregame show. “I couldn’t ask for a better teammate, better leader – he works harder than anybody […]

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil is making a rehab start for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League tonight, per Foul Territory. On Wednesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said McNeil would play in the AFL Friday and Saturday to test his readiness by playing full games on back-to-back days, per Tim Healey […]

The Dallas Cowboys will not have Micah Parsons available in Week 6 against the Detroit Lions, per the team’s injury report shared by NFL insider Ralph Vacchiano. The All-Pro linebacker was injured in Week 4 against the New York Giants and did not play in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Parsons did not practice […]

In a rapid-fire segment during The Herd, Colin Cowherd compared San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy to many other quarterbacks around the league. After a few hit-or-miss hot takes, Cowherd chose Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix over Purdy for the flimsiest reasons. “[Nix is] slightly [better than Purdy]. [Nix is] the more accurate thrower […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will have Freddie Freeman back in the starting lineup in Game 5 of their National League Divisional Series against the San Diego Padres, per ESPN’s Blake Harris. Freeman did not play in Game 4. He initially sustained an ankle sprain when trying to run out an infield single against the Padres […]

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers remains in concussion protocol since sustaining the injury in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. He did not play in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks and has already been ruled out for Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Giants head coach Brian Daboll expressed what looked like […]

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared on NMD Canes podcast and discussed Cam Ward and Miami (FL) football’s comeback win against the Cal Golden Bears. “I knew it was just a matter of time until [Cam Ward] really figured it out. But I knew Cam was gonna be able to come back and win that […]

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban stopped by The Pat McAfee Show and discussed Oregon football’s transition to the Big Ten. The Ducks head coach, Dan Lanning, was a graduate assistant with the Crimson Tide in 2015. Saban spoke candidly about Lanning and his evaluation of his time with Oregon football. “I think [Lanning has] […]

The Washington Wizards have had one division title since 1980, which came in the 2017 season. Former Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal recollected that season, which saw the Wiz losing in seven games to the Boston Celtics. While on the Run Your Race Podcast, Beal talked about how his Wizards team would’ve proved to be […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been the most pass-dominant offense in the NFL to start the season. More than 67% of their plays have been passes this year, with their Week 5 game against the New York Giants being closer to an 81/19 pass/run split. Geno Smith had 40 pass attempts, completing 28 for 284 yards […]

In January 2022, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball was diagnosed with a meniscus tear. Multiple surgeries and setbacks have since come and gone. Ball, who hasn’t played a game since January 14, 2022, is finally expected to appear in a Bulls’ preseason game, according to head coach Billy Donovan. Chicago hasn’t yet announced which game, […]

The New Orleans Saints will be without quarterback Derek Carr for several weeks because of an oblique injury suffered during their 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. Since the Saints carry two backup QBs, there hasn’t been a clear answer as to who would get the start in Week 6 against […]

Multiple teams are still bidding in the trade wars for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams. The New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints are among those interested in Adams after reaching out to the Raiders, and the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs are also monitoring a potential deal, per The […]

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Devin White has been released, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. White, who never even played a single snap for the Eagles, was signed to a one-year, $4 million contract in March of this offseason. The Eagles weren’t sure when they would have Nakobe Dean back healthy this summer. Once he returned to the […]

Before being fired, the now-former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh was considering firing offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Another Jets reporter, SNY’s Connor Hughes, detailed his sources, saying Saleh was not going to fire Hackett but was going to demote him and give play-calling duties to Todd Downing, the […]

When describing his sideline tiff with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton jokingly described it as his love language. He went on to say with a smile, without clarifying the subject of the disagreement, that Nix has some “Ferris Bueller” in him that needs to be coached out, per Yahoo’s Charles […]